New Beginnings Church of God is seeking a Children's Director who has a passion for engaging, equipping, and exciting our youngest members and their families as they learn the Bible, grow in their relationship with God, and develop a faith to call their own. This individual will seek to offer a safe and engaging experience that will help each child and family to grow in their love and faith. This person understands the importance of engaging the entire family and promotes partnership with the parents to accomplish the overall goal of discipleship.

Lifestyle Expectations:

• Above all, a Christ-centered life and love for Jesus!
• Alignment with the philosophy, values, and beliefs of New Beginnings Church
• A love for children and a servant-leadership mentality
• Willing to invest in the lives of the children at New Beginnings and truly develop a relationship with them
• A willingness to partner with the parents in the kids' lives
• An encouraging and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Is creative and a self-starter
• A team player capable of maintaining and promoting healthy staff relationships
• A desire to learn and grow as a leader
• Has knowledge of (or is willing to learn) various forms of technology related to working with children and daily office tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees the children’s ministry in accordance with the mission and vision of New Beginnings Church. This includes 9:30 am programming during worship on Sundays and all Children's Ministries special events.
• Stewardship of the children’s ministry budget and church resources.
• Recruits, trains, and develops volunteers
• Chooses and manages curriculum that aligns with Nerw Beginning’s vision and mission and teaches Biblically-centered messages, including life application.
• Keeps responsible office hours and communicates when out of the office.
• Keeps accurate and up to date records including attendance and medical release forms for trips and events.
• Is an involved member of the overall New Beginnings ministry by attending leadership meetings, worship services , and staff meetings.
• Oversees and plans regular events including grade level group events, large outreach events, or all church-wide events such as small group bonding events, baby dedications, summer outreach events, camps, and more.
• Strategically connects with area schools and communities.
• Strategically connects with parents and families working in partnership with them in the discipleship process with their kids.
• Makes connections with area churches and seeks community with them.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve and our community at large. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and growing team dedicated to helping people find life in Jesus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Decatur, IL 62526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person